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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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